In the Indian Armed Forces women are allowed to join mainly in combat service support branches and in non combatant roles.

Jan 24, 2017 · These courageous and committed women soldiers have overcome huge odds and gender barriers to make their mark in the world of Indian armed forces. On National Girl Child Day, here are the inspiring stories of 14 of India's most respected female soldiers.

5 days ago · Nearly 7,000 female officers are currently serving in India's Army, and over 1,600 in the Air Force, according to the latest government figures released in 2023. The roles of women in the country ...

Oct 23, 2021 · As girls are now allowed to write the UPSC NDA Exam and very soon to join the National Defence Academy this article will inspire young girls of how high standards their predecessors have set and they need to follow in their footmarks and further raise the bar.

India has a long history of women’s participation in the armed forces. Though 2023 marked 30 years of commissioned service of female officers in the Indian Army, the participation of women in military affairs goes back a century.

An evolving role for women. Nearly 7,000 female officers are currently serving in India's Army, and over 1,600 in the Air Force, according to the latest government figures released in 2023.

Feb 28, 2024 · Women in Indian Defence Forces: Current Status. Over 7,000 women personnel are serving in the Indian Army at present followed by 1,636 in the Indian Air Force and 748 in the Navy, as per data provided by GoI in March 2023.

Mar 19, 2024 · In a huge step toward gender inclusion, the Indian Army is actively considering enlisting women as jawans, further expanding their representation in the military.

Jul 31, 2023 · The Supreme Court's ruling now allows women to serve as Permanent Commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces, paving the way for women to serve in select branches of the military. However, women are still not allowed in combat roles in the Indian Army and specialist brigades such as the Parachute and Artillery regiments, although non ...

May 8, 2023 · There are 9,118 women currently serving the army, navy and air force. Women comprise only 3.8% of the Indian army (world’s second-largest army) – compared to 13% of the air force and 6% of the navy.